Venus Atmosphere

Venus’ atmosphere is thick and mainly composed of carbon dioxide, with clouds of sulfuric acid, creating an extreme greenhouse effect. This traps heat, making Venus the hottest planet in our solar system, with surface temperatures around 900°F (475°C). The atmosphere is about 90 times denser than Earth’s, so even small particles can exert significant pressure. Winds and cloud layers circulate quickly, but surface conditions are scorching and hostile. Despite its harshness, studying Venus’ atmosphere helps scientists understand climate processes and atmospheric chemistry relevant to other planets and potential Earth-like conditions.